Shirley Futch Plaza ~ Computer Training Center: Travel Day -> Holiday Displays

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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Travel Day -> Holiday Displays

The history of Christmas Lights:
The tradition of using small candles to light up the Christmas tree dates back to at least the middle of the XVIIth century. However, it took two centuries for the tradition to become widely established first in Germany and soon spreading to Eastern Europe.

Candles for the tree were glued with melted wax to a tree branch or attached by pins. Around 1890, candleholders were first used for Christmas candles. Between 1902 and 1914, small lanterns and glass balls to hold the candles started to be used.

In 1882, the first Christmas tree was lit by the use of electricity. Edward Johnson lighted up a Christmas tree in New York City with eighty small electric light bulb. It should be noted that Edward Johnson created the first string of electric Christmas lights that were then mass produced around 1890. By 1900, department stores started using the new Christmas lights for their Christmas displays.

Edward Johnson was one of Thomas Edison's muckers, an inventor who worked under the direction of Edison. Johnson became vice-president of Edison's electric company.

Turn on your speakers before following the links below!

1. Christmas Lights Gone Wild

2. Holiday Light Display Orlando, Florida: Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios

3. Fatima Shrine Christmas Lights Display

4. Menashe family Christmas lights featured on TLC special

5. Dovewood Christmas Lights

6. Christmas lights and scenes at Longwood Gardens: Slideshow

7. Weaver's 'Winter Wonderland' in Rohnert Park, Sonoma County

8. World's Best Holiday Lights: 10 Decorated Cities

9. 25 Christmas Light Displays from Around the Globe

10. 10 'Tacky Tour' Christmas Light Displays

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